Spring is an exciting time in FBI universe on CBS, although fans undoubtedly had more to enjoy the action of the global crossover event than the characters in FBI, FBI: Most Wantedand FBI: International I did! The crossover brought the three teams together to fight a never-before-seen threat which expanded the boundaries of agents, and almost ended in disaster. However, it also gave Agent Jubal Valentine a break the “old demons” he had to fightand star Jeremy Sisto addressed the “nice change” as the fifth season continues to approach its finale.
The “Imminent Threat” event between the three FBIkicks off with Jeremy Sisto’s Jubal being sent to Rome to join forces with Scott Forrester’s FBI: International Fly Team. In Italy, Jubal ran into the kinds of obstacles that are no problem for him with all his resources at 26 Fed in New York, and the stress didn’t stop after he returned home. But none of the stress it was related to his drinking or even another complication with his son. Speaking to CinemaBlend, Sisto talked about how Jubal deals with a global threat rather than a personal one, saying:
It was kind of nice. This was perhaps the first episode where Jubal had any focus on him that didn’t involve some deeply personal issues. He was there for a job and it never got beyond that. Complications are work, getting work done. Part of that is making sure his team is safe and making sure they’re making the right moves and trying to be the leader he can feel good about. Was good. It was interesting because I’m used to having an intense personal issue if they’re going to give the character some time. It was definitely a nice change.
Jubal probably wouldn’t describe any part of the crossover before they finally win the day as “nice,” but playing Jubal in action as a leader instead of dealing with his demons was a “nice change” for Jeremy Sisto. The hero certainly had a lot more work to do as the threat to New York grew more imminent, and he did something that – according to one star – was an “unforgivable” betrayal. Although the choice to keep the truth about Nina’s shooting from Scola was ultimately Isobel’s decision, Jubal obviously didn’t feel good about the lie!
The crossover (which you can rewatch when streaming with a Paramount+ subscription) aired just days before some good news for the six shows that share one TV universe FBI and its two spinoffs, like the three Law and order and three One Chicago shows were renewed on NBC. All nine renew (post on FBIhas a double renewal as early as 2022) raises some important questions about the future of the Wolf Entertainment franchisewhile some comments from actors including Jeremy Sisto may shed some light on what’s to come.
For now, fans of FBI (opens in new tab) there’s still plenty to look forward to in Season 5, as the season finale doesn’t air until Tuesday, May 23 at 8:00 PM ET on CBS, followed by International Finale of season 2 at 21:00 and Most wanted Season 4 finale at 10 p.m. FBIThe show’s fifth season finale will also be the show’s 100th episode, so it’s a safe bet that the stakes will be extremely high!
In the meantime, new episodes will continue to air on CBS on Tuesdays at 8pm ET, and you can start planning the hiatus ahead of time by checking out our 2023 TV Premiere Schedule for some summer viewing options.